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A Collection of Goodies
April 21, 2011

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Here is a fun collection of little goodies which can pack a real punch!


Word Clouds
Wordle - the grand daddy of them all
http://www.wordle.net/

java based
Example:
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51+ ways to use Wordle in the Classroom: https://docs.google.com/present/view?id=dhn2vcv5_157dpbsg9c5Guess the Wordle (daily puzzles): http://projectsbyjen.com/GTW/




Tagxedo - Wordle's fancier cousinhttp://www.tagxedo.com
Example:

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101 ways to use Tagxedo: http://blog.tagxedo.com/101-ways-to-use-tagxedo-completed


Tagul - integrated with Google Search
http://tagul.com

Flash-based.



Think about uses.... this was designed for use on Blogs to share their tag cloud... so it has built-in linking - how does this enhance Tagul as an educational tool?


Sticky Notes and More


Stixy - an alternative to Wallwisher
http://www.stixy.com/

example: http://www.stixy.com/guest/104801 use this password: letmein

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Wallwisher - more well-known than Stixy... the original, but somewhat "unreliable"
http://www.wallwisher.com/

example: http://www.wallwisher.com/wall/isteinteractive

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More than 100 ways to use Wallwisher in the classroom: http://seanbanville.com/2010/06/26/wallwisher-105-classroom-ideas/
Just a BIG timesaver... Scheduling a Gathering...

Doodle - a meeting planner - see when MOST people are available
http://www.doodle.com/

Example: http://www.doodle.com/um2quvsrfbd32843
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